Project Manager, Special Projects


Job Details

ABOUT YOU:

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, Yes! then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with 5-10 years of experience to join our Tenant Solutions team in Chicago, IL. Our TS team builds nationally and boasts an impressive portfolio of completed projects including entertainment or hospitality related tenant improvement and/or adaptive re-use projects. From day one, you will be given full project management responsibilities on a variety of design/build tenant solutions or interior buildout projects



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Company supported relocation
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.



A DAY IN THE LIFE:
  • Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of a full project lifecycle
  • Work with Special Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
  • Plan, coordinate, oversee & maintain field operation teams
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
  • Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
  • Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
  • Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
  • Understand and process field work orders, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, submittals
    • Requires an advanced understanding of the change order process and the ability to negotiate contracts and change orders
  • Most importantlyfind a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!


NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5-10 years of experience working for a commercial sub-contractor or general contractor is preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem-solve
  • Demonstrated competency in effective negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Flexibility to travel to client sites nationwide as needed required





 ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

 06/15/2024

 Downers Grove,IL